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On Arran, the following roads are currently closed: A841 at Lamlash (trees); C147 at Dippin (BT pole); B880 at Shiskine (trees); Rodden Road at Torbeg; there is a tree down on the A841 at Corrie but this is passable.

A tree has fallen on the A78 northbound near the Eglinton Interchange, with one lane closed and police in attendance.

A fallen tree is blocking the pavement and part of Kilwinning Road near to Castlepark.

The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for the majority of Wednesday as gusts of up to 80mph could cause disruption.

The caution from weather boffins says that the conditions could present a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris.

Commuters in the area have also been told that transport network could be hit by the weather.

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There is also the possibility of damage to buildings and the potential for power cuts, experts said.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “Storm Ali will bring a spell of very strong winds to Northern Ireland from early on Wednesday morning, before these strong winds spread to far northwest England and central and southern Scotland by late morning.

"Strong winds will be accompanied by heavy squally showers. Some areas, especially high ground and coastal regions, including within the Central Belt, could see gusts of 80 mph at times. Winds will ease from the west through the afternoon.”

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The amber warning is in place from Wednesday, September 19 from 8am to 5pm along with a yellow warning in place from 6am.

The Met Office said residents could expect:

Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life

Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking

Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected

Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage